Backgrounder: Eight tourism initiatives in Gaspésie receive Government of Canada support
Backgrounder
Gaspé, Quebec, August 8, 2024 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 8, 2024, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient organizations, and their respective projects.
Summary
- 8 projects supported by CED under the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
- $2,108,200 in CED financial contributions
- $20,187,102 in total investments generated
Details
| Recipient | RCM | Project description | Main activities funded by CED | CED Contribution | Total project cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation du Bourg de Pabos inc. | Le Rocher-Percé | The project, which involves developing a new attraction on Île Beau Séjour, includes installing a floating sidewalk between the Parc du Bourg de Pabos and Île Beau Séjour; constructing buildings and infrastructure on the island (welcome pavilion, sanitary block and terrace); adding one-of-a-kind lodgings, including ready-to-camp units; rehabilitating trails; adding aerial walkways; acquiring equipment including solar energy systems; and installing a multimedia tour and a full size virtual experience. | CED’s support will focus on the installation of the floating sidewalk and aerial walkways, the acquisition of equipment for the solar energy power supply, the installation of the multimedia experience, and the various professional fees related to the project. | $1,052,620 (non-repayable) |
$5,912,870 |
| Chalets Nautika Gaspé (Gestion Mathieu Guimond Inc.) |
La Côte-de-Gaspé | The aim of the project is to expand the business’s tourist accommodations by adding five chalets, including furnishings and indoor and outdoor fit outs. | CED’s support will focus on overall project costs. | $250,000 (repayable) |
$500,000 |
| Panora Loges Fluviales (9429-3966 Québec Inc.) |
La Haute-Gaspésie | The business’s project involves improving its high end glamping tourist accommodations by adding three new accommodation units, developing the terrain, and acquiring equipment. | CED’s support will cover the cost of developing the terrain; building, transporting and installing three units; and acquiring equipment and furniture for client use. | $190,000 (repayable) |
$400,000 |
| Village en chanson de Petite-Vallée | La Côte-de-Gaspé | The aim of the project is to organize, market and hold the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions of the Festival en chanson de Petite-Vallée. | CED’s support will focus on all festival marketing costs outside Quebec, a study of visitor provenance and traffic, and translation. | $180,000 (non-repayable) |
$8,455,250 |
| Les Aventures Gaspésiennes Inc. | La Haute-Gaspésie | The aim of the business’s project is to improve its tourist accommodations by adding four new accommodation units (lofts) and a pool, acquiring furniture and equipment for client use, developing a new common area and outdoor terrace; and completing outdoor repairs. | CED's support focuses on the construction and fitting out of the four lofts and the pool. | $145,900 (repayable) |
$679,882 |
| Musique du Bout du Monde | La Côte-de-Gaspé | The aim of the project is to organize and hold the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions of the Festival Musique du Bout du Monde, as well as market them nationally and internationally. | CED’s support will focus on national and international marketing activities, including the production of promotional content, advertising, representation of the festival nationally and internationally, and the strengthening of partnerships with organizations that reach markets outside Quebec. | $135,000 (non-repayable) |
$3,664,850 |
| Les chalets Valmont (9220-4155 Québec Inc.) |
La Haute-Gaspésie | The aim of this project by this tourist accommodation (chalet rental) business is to enhance its offering by building a new chalet with a reception area and two laundry rooms in the basement, as well as acquiring furniture and equipment. | CED's support focuses on the cost of constructing the building, including outdoor and indoor work; fitting out the reception area and laundry facilities for clients; landscaping; and purchasing furnishings for the chalet. | $85,430 (repayable) |
$200,500 |
| Choc Événements | La Haute-Gaspésie | The aim of the project is to organize and hold the 2025 edition of the Ultra-Trail des Chics Chocs sports event and market it nationally and internationally. | CED’s support will focus on the marketing activities, including the hosting of international journalists, the production of promotional content, media placements, and digital marketing, along with the salary or professional fees of an international development officer. | $69,250 (non-repayable) |
$373,750 |
Information
Media Relations, CED
media@dec-ced.gc.ca
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